Definition:
Custodial Care
This is the type of long-term care service most people will require. When they need long term health care services. This is nonmedical help and assistance for an individual who requires either hands-on or standby assistance with activities of daily living like bathing, eating, dressing, using the bathroom, etc.). This care can be provided either at home, adult day care centers, assisted living facilities or in a nursing home. Additional service may include the preparation of meals, help with taking medicines, and other routine activities.